Bakers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,300 or more. The middle half of bakers in South Bend earn between $27,700 and $41,910.
- $27K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $42K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,630 | $2,969 | $17.13 |
| Median | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,700 | $2,308 | $13.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,910 | $3,492 | $20.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bakers in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($36,050) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $35,630 | $36,410 | $27,220 | $47,300 | 250 |
| Indiana | $36,050 | $36,150 | $22,880 | $47,360 | 3,600 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $35,630, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $29,164 a year, or $2,430 a month and $1,122 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $29,541 | $2,462 |
| Working in IN | $29,164 | $2,430 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $35,630 buys what about $38,370 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 7th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($38,520).
- Elkhart$38,520
- Michigan City$38,270
- Fort Wayne$37,800
- Indianapolis$37,030
- Evansville$36,590
- Columbus$35,670
- South Bend$35,630
- Kokomo$35,510
- Lafayette$33,690
- Bloomington$33,650
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in South Bend?
$17.13 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $29,164 a year ($2,430 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,630. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do bakers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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